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Drenthe
Noordenveld

Veenhuizen Orphanage – Prison Museum Veenhuizen loop from Veenhuizen

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Netherlands
Drenthe
Noordenveld

Veenhuizen Orphanage – Prison Museum Veenhuizen loop from Veenhuizen

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Veenhuizen Orphanage – Prison Museum Veenhuizen loop from Veenhuizen

01:10

4.63km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1

555 m

Veenhuizen Orphanage

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In the 19th century, orphans could go to this orphanage in Veenhuizen. In the years before, so-called 'anti-socials' were already allowed to move into the house, to work hard and …

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2

684 m

National Prison Museum Veenhuizen

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The prison museum is now closed, but the cafe is open.

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3

1.09 km

Turf Barge and Old Power Station Veenhuizen

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A barge loaded with peat, near the old power station.

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4

1.14 km

Forest Path to the Generator House

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5

2.26 km

Koepelkerk Veenhuizen

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The church was built in 1825 as a water management church.

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6

2.89 km

Maallust Brewery

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With a lot of commitment and passion, brews delicious authentic beers, which remind of the taste of old beer.

More information about the brewery can be found here: besuchdrenthe.de/standort/2347309564/maallust

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7

4.04 km

Carbine Post Veenhuizen

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There are several carbine posts in and around Veenhuizen.

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4.38 km

Prison Museum Veenhuizen

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Explore the history of crime and punishment throughout the centuries in the modern and interactive prison museum.

More information can be found at besuchdrenthe.de/standort/214487491/gefangnismuseum-veenhuizen

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4.63 km

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1.66 km

1.50 km

537 m

532 m

369 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.22 km

1.00 km

289 m

184 m

110 m

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